Some members of the transatlantic community have unfairly labelled Canada as the “slacker of transatlantica.” Does this myth hold-up?
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Closure of the Straits of Hormuz: A Canadian Perspective
A Canadian perspective on the closing of the Straits of Hormuz reveals that Canada, with oil reserves greater than those of Russia and Central Asia, would benefit greatly by propelling the growth of its national industry.
Canada Expands Investment in Tanzania
Praising Tanzania as a model of progressive governance and an economic growth leader in Africa, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced on October 4th that Canada and Tanzania had reached an accord on a bilateral Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) during Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete’s first state visit to Canada. Canada has completed 13 Read More…
Finding Terror(ism)
Locating Terrorism and the War on Terror in the international legal and diplomatic discourse.
Try Combat Before You Buy Combat Part II
Part II of the “Try it Before You Buy it” analysis highlights the pervasiveness of sexual abuse within the Australian Defence Force. The myriad of sexual assault within the institution reveals the embedded culture of sexism and discrimination.
Diaoyutai: The Battle over History in the East China Sea
While international media has highlighted maritime disputes involving China on the South China Sea, Beijing’s relations with Japan, Taiwan and South Korea have also been tarnished by similar disagreements in the East China Sea.
China’s Growing Role In Counter-Piracy Operations
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has now maintained a counter-piracy presence in the Indian Ocean for four years. This begs the question: why is China becoming increasingly cooperative in counter-piracy operations?
Increasing Transparency in the Extractive Industries
The US Securities and Exchange Commission recently ruled in favour of greater transparency in the extractive industries.
Pre and Post 9/11 et parler en français
Today, September 11, 2012, many billions of people of different race and religions will all be reminded, in one way or another, of what happened eleven years ago to the day. On a morning in September of 2001, humanity was united in its feeling of shock and awe, and eventually anger, as we watched two Read More…
Try Combat Before You Buy Combat Part I
The Australian Defence Force’s implementation of a temporary recruitment policy targeting women raises important questions about the long-term adjustments needed to improve the treatment of female members.